What is parental phubbing, and how does it harm families?

phubbing father is ignoring young son next to him, son is trying to get his attention

No need to point fingers, because we’ve all done it: Ignoring people around us while we focus on a technological device. When we ignore or snub folks with our smartphones, it’s called “phubbing,” and since many of us carry our smartphones everywhere, phubbing has become very common. But — no surprise! — phubbing can erode … Continue reading

The science of attachment parenting

attachment parenting - mother holding sleeping infant in sling on her chest

Attachment parenting, or AP, is an approach to child-rearing intended to forge strong, secure attachments between parents and children. Inspired by the work of psychologist John Bowlby, supporters argue that babies need close, physical contact from their primary caregivers, and infants signal for this in a variety of ways.

Permissive parenting: An evidence-based guide

parents posing for photo in foreground, unaware that children are burning up the BBQ in the background

Permissive parenting might seem like the “no discipline” approach. A threat to civilization? Probably not, but outcomes depends on we you define this parenting style.